How to pronounce misapplication
Say it like mih-sap-luh-KAY-shun. Misapplication has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- mih
- sap
- luh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misapplication pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misapplication
American and British speakers say misapplication in essentially the same way: /mɪˌsæpləˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /mɪˌsæpləˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-sap-luh-KAY-shun.
What does misapplication mean?
- The misuse of something, incorrectly using (applying) something, a wrong application.“Trying to open a paint can with a chisel is a misapplication of the tool.”
Where does misapplication come from?
From mis- + application.
Words that rhyme with misapplication
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Questions about saying misapplication
How do you pronounce misapplication?
Say mih-sap-luh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /mɪˌsæpləˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /mɪˌsæpləˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misapplication?
Misapplication has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: mih · sap · luh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say misapplication the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˌsæpləˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /mɪˌsæpləˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.